IC Driver/Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

UST Overview 

 

UST is headquartered in Greenville, SC and offers support for all our team members and clients across the country. UST is a national logistics solutions company. We work with retailers and supply chain providers to transform the industry through operations, technology-based systems, and creative management solutions. We’re dedicated to transforming our industry through innovation and technology. We understand both the retail and fulfillment side of the business, which makes us experts at managing warehouses, transitioning products, and interacting with customers. 

 

We want our newest team member to be a team-player and take immense pride in what we do. We have continued to grow and are excited to add another to the UST family! 

 

Compliance Specialist Overview

 

As the Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for
maintaining and overseeing all contractor compliance functions and ensuring processes comply with federal and state regulations, DOT, and Company policy.

 

 

Responsibilities  

(include, but are not limited to) 

 

• Administers
  contacting independent contractor about various compliance issues
  
  
  

• Answers phone, resolving compliance issues and concerns as necessary 

• Communicates effectively with field managers/support, assisting new managers understand requirements 

• Conducts regular audits/maintenance of compliance related systems ensuring accuracy and updates 

• Effectively utilizes compliance systems
  
  
  
   

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers
  
  
  
   

• Interprets an extensive variety of instructions in written form
  
  
  
   

• Maintains compliance and contractor profile databases and updating employee user credentials and any applicable third-party systems 

• Manages contractor
  compliance by maintaining
  accurate and updated profiles, collecting necessary documentation for expired compliance items, and notifying contractors/drivers of any upcoming expirations 

• Manages contractor
  termination process, ensuring all documentation and communication have been completed per Independent Trucking Agreement and Company policy, this includes proper notification to contractor, field management, and ancillary departments affected by contractor status changes 

• Manages independent contractor insurance program, working with provider/broker and all field management to ensure required coverages are communicated 

• Oversees all incoming emails to compliance inboxes 

• Oversees contractor
  on-boarding and verification of all process requirements; this includes screening qualifications, applicable document collection, Openforce enrollment, DOT authorization, signed fee schedules, and insurance procurement
  
  
  

• Prepares reports and correspondence timely and professionally 

• Provides backup support to other team/group members in the performance of job duties assigned 

• Verifies IC Business Status with Secretary of State site
  
  
  
   

• Coaches onboarding Independent Contractors and assists with their insurance questions 

 

Requirements  

 

• Ability to be assertive, yet always remain professional 

• Ability to make independent judgments which have considerable impacts on the organization 

• Ability to multi-task and provide thorough follow-up  

• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook 

• Ability to work weekends and extended hours

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication 

• High School Diploma and 1-2 years of compliance experience, preferably in the furniture or appliances in a retail environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience

 

UST Logistical Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.